TY - BOOK AU - Varma,Pavan K. TI - Being Indian : : the truth about why the twenty-first century will be India's / SN - 9780143033424 (paperback) U1 - 954 PY - 2004/// CY - New Delhi : PB - Viking KW - National characteristics, Indian KW - Nationalism KW - India KW - Civilization, Modern KW - Economic conditions N1 - India; Indian identity; Nationalism; Civilization; Democracy; Globalization; Indian society; Politics; Economic development; Foreign relations; Includes bibliographical references and index; Includes chapters on Indian identity, history, democracy, culture, economy, globalization, and India's future N2 - The book Being Indian examines the values, contradictions, and aspirations that define contemporary India. Pavan K. Varma explores the country's history, culture, democracy, economy, and social diversity to explain why India is uniquely positioned to emerge as a major global power in the twenty-first century. Combining historical analysis with personal reflection, the book offers a balanced assessment of India's achievements and challenges, making it valuable for readers interested in Indian society, politics, culture, and national development ER -